Shane Matthews Remanded in Custody | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

Shane Matthews is back in Cork District Court facing serious charges after repeatedly violating a court order banning him from RTÉ Cork and its staff — including throwing red paint on the building’s door and shouting threats outside. Accused of criminal damage, threatening behavior, and even bizarre claims that RTÉ bugged his phone, Matthews has been in custody since his last appearance as his lawyer seeks to replace counsel. The DPP wants two counts handled summarily, while other charges await direction — all while Matthews remains jailed until August 17th, caught in a legal whirlwind fueled…